If Brooks Bails, Bring Back Manny? | Page 3

Oakland-Niner · 2012-02-21T21:07:58-08:00

I'm pretty sure that Lawson is sour grapes over being allowed to walk last season, but if he was willing to come back would you sign him? Dont get me wrong, Brooks has done an amazing job, but based on the collective thought of the Zone, it doesn't seem likely we will be able to retain him. Last year Lawson signed a 1 year deal for 3 million with the Bengals. That's chump change for a starting OLB. Lawson is increadibly athletic, is great against the run and is an "Oh so close, but no cigar" kind of passrusher, which just might be enough considering the amount of pressure the Smith brothers bring. Anyway, he could be a familar and cheap solution if the Brooks deal falls through. He's an upgrade over Haralson and probably wouldn't cost much more. Anyway, just a thought.

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:02 AM

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He is exactly like Haralson. We need a pass rushing OLB that can stay on the field on 3rd down

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:17 AM

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Hahahaaaaaa.....NO

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:21 AM

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Originally posted by Fal_Mc11:
Hahahaaaaaa.....NO

This but without the laughter. This thread is epic fail. No way we bring him back. Remember why we let him go?

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:28 AM

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Originally posted by Draftology:
He is exactly like Haralson. We need a pass rushing OLB that can stay on the field on 3rd down

Exactly like Harlason? Ok.

P.S. This thread isn't will we, it's should we? I admit that chances are low, but its worth the conversation since most of the topics posted now a days on this site have been explored or discussed adnoxsioum (however you spell it).

[ Edited by Oakland-Niner on Feb 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM ]

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:31 AM

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Manny was amazing in coverage and against the run. There's some drop off in creating pressure obviously, but that's about it. I'd be okay with it. I'd prefer to keep Brooks though.

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:34 AM

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Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by WillistheWall:
oh my god dude just seriously... please stop . He's not coming back, the coaching staff let him go in the first place in other words "we dont want him on our team, he's not a fit for our system". Seriously just let it go.
when i saw this thread my blood pressure started to rise with another lets get another x niner back lucky i saw this reply from willis and now i do not have to say anything,,, you sum it up very very well,, thank you whether its jamie winborn, jason hill, owens or whoever the hell else,,, what gives with the constant clammer to bring back x niners who are x niners for a reason

I guess his name isn't Alex Smith so he doesn't get a second, third, fourth or fifth chance to show his true potential......

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:35 AM

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Sure. He never could pass rush, and he never really fit in the 3-4 scheme well at all. Why not bring him back?

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:37 AM

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This place is utterly amazing. I'm almost speechless at this idea.

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM

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Originally posted by RDB4216:
Sure. He never could pass rush, and he never really fit in the 3-4 scheme well at all. Why not bring him back?

What's his best pass rush season vs Brooks...and look at the supporting cast when it happened. It's not THAT bad. And he'd free up Willis again.

Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
I guess his name isn't Alex Smith so he doesn't get a second, third, fourth or fifth chance to show his true potential......

Weak ass argument. Comparing apples and oranges.

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:41 AM

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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
I guess his name isn't Alex Smith so he doesn't get a second, third, fourth or fifth chance to show his true potential......

alex is not an ex niner. Yes bringing back x niners back to a system where they do not fit and to coaches who got rid of them

in the first place is very worthy of discussion

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:44 AM

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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
I guess his name isn't Alex Smith so he doesn't get a second, third, fourth or fifth chance to show his true potential......

Awesome...another Alex arguement. Serious he is our QB, get over it and move on. We are talking about bring in an EX 49er never fit the scheme and choose to leave us on top of that. PASS on Manny.

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:45 AM

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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
I guess his name isn't Alex Smith so he doesn't get a second, third, fourth or fifth chance to show his true potential......

alex has nothing to do with this post, please

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:50 AM

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Manny sucks as pass rusher he does not fit the 3/4 scheme.

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:51 AM

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Appreciate the idea but I don't feel he will make an improvement on our team. If he is so effective, why wasn't he highly sought after in FA last ear? Why didn't he get actively persued by the team he just played for?

I wish him well. That is well any other place but here.

Feb 22, 2012 at 9:53 AM

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naw rather have brooks, alot more physical and can get sacks.